Outrage! Gun Purchases Tracked by Banks

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Missouri lawmakers are fighting back against hidden credit card tracking schemes that threaten Second Amendment rights and gun owner privacy nationwide.

Story Highlights

Senate Bill 1128 prohibits firearm-specific Merchant Category Codes (MCCs) to block surveillance of gun and ammo purchases.
Critical hearing occurred February 9, 2026, in the Senate Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety Committee.
NRA-ILA and Sportsmen’s Alliance rally support, urging patriots to contact lawmakers against gun-control tactics.
Follows 20 other states banning similar tracking, shielding retailers from de-banking discrimination.

Bill Targets Financial Surveillance of Gun Purchases

Senate Bill 1128, the Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act, prohibits payment networks like Visa and Mastercard from using firearm-specific Merchant Category Codes in Missouri. These codes enable tracking of purchases at gun retailers, distinct from general merchandise categories. The bill bans financial institutions from discriminating against firearm sellers or sharing such data. Government entities cannot maintain registries of privately owned firearms or owners. This directly counters efforts by gun-control advocates to monitor lawful transactions through everyday credit card use.

Committee Hearing Draws Advocacy Firepower

The Senate Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety Committee held a hearing on SB 1128 on February 9, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in Senate Committee Room 1. NRA-ILA launched “TAKE ACTION” campaigns, pressing members to support the bill and block de facto registries. Sportsmen’s Alliance mobilized hunters and sportsmen, highlighting risks to ammo and accessory purchases. A live feed allowed remote testimony, amplifying grassroots voices in this public safety-framed debate.

Building on National Momentum Against Tracking

Missouri joins a coalition of 20 states that have enacted similar bans on MCC tracking for firearms. Gun rights groups view these codes as tools for backdoor registries, especially after financial de-banking attempts against gun sellers. Related prior bill SB 1361 targeted similar MCC mandates but stands distinct. Amid President Trump’s national border security wins, state actions like this reinforce Second Amendment protections against federal overreach and leftist surveillance agendas.

Passage would immediately shield Missouri gun owners from purchase monitoring, reducing de-banking threats to retailers. Long-term, it bolsters resistance to national registries, safeguarding family traditions of hunting and self-defense. Firearm retailers gain economic stability, while payment networks face compliance limits. Gun owners preserve privacy essential to exercising constitutional rights without Big Tech or government eyes watching every transaction.

Stakeholders Mobilize for Victory

NRA-ILA frames MCCs as enabling illegal registries, essential to stop before they erode privacy further. Sportsmen’s Alliance deems SB 1128 crucial defense against extremists tracking sportsmen’s cards. Committee members serve as gatekeepers, with pro-gun grassroots power pressing for yes votes. No bill sponsor details available, but advocacy consistency across sources confirms unified front. Sources note a minor reference discrepancy to “House” committee, resolved as Senate per official records.

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— NWRain-Judi (@RYboating) February 11, 2026

With the hearing passed and no outcomes detailed yet, patriots must monitor senate.mo.gov for progress. This bill exemplifies common-sense resistance to woke financial tactics eroding conservative values. Law-abiding citizens deserve privacy from gun-control schemes, aligning with Trump’s America First pushback on government overreach. Stay vigilant—contact your senators to secure this win for freedom.